Leonardo Vidal

CEO

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain32 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Extensive international management experience across EMEA and Latin America.
Expertise in building data-driven solutions for high-volume industries.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech and SaaS with a focus on international business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStart-up Strategy

Other Skills

AIAccount ManagementAnalyticsBehavioral NeuroscienceBlockchainBusiness IntelligenceBusiness StrategyChannel PartnersCloud ComputingCompetitive AnalysisData WarehousingDevice ManagementDevice ManagerDirect SalesEmerging Markets

About

International general management and advisory experience, with a strong track record in consulting, sales, partnerships, and product innovation across EMEA and Latin America. I work at the intersection of insurance, agriculture, and emerging technology—building data-driven solutions that transform decision-making in critical, high-volume industries. My experience spans B2B and B2C, with C-level engagement across insurers, insurtechs, and telco groups. I've lived and worked in five countries, bringing a deep understanding of global business practices and go-to-market strategy in both mature and emerging markets. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Experience

32 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

11 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Ceres imaging

GM EMEA & Latam, Financial Services

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Zendrive

2 roles

Head of International Sales

Mar 2022 – Feb 2023 · 11 mos

Responsible for EMEA, LATAM, and APAC sales teams.
World’s largest and fastest-growing mobile driver analytics platform - with more than 300-billion Kms of driving data captured and analyzed.
We use smartphone sensors to identify accidents, driving behaviors, score driving risk, and provide coaching to help you drive safer.
Launched in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Zendrive is a mission-driven company, dedicated to making roads safer through data and analytics.
Insurers, Insurtechs, Fintechs, Telcos, and Automotive customers.
Awards: granted with company´s Innovation award in April 2021

Head of Sales, EMEA & LATAM

Apr 2019 – Apr 2022 · 3 yrs

First international hire

Vroom summit

Advisory Board & Mentor

Oct 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

VROOM is dedicated to helping companies of all sizes – from blue-chips and established corporations to start-ups – to accelerate their growth internationally. We fast-track and scale businesses by facilitating funding, mentoring entrepreneurs, commercializing products and brands, and helping them penetrate new markets. We help innovative and promising companies grow and create shareholder value.

Torlabix

Managing Director

Jan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 5 mos · Barcelona Area, Spain

Hands-on projects with start-ups building businesses in the areas of digital health, finance and foodtech - using AI, NLPs and Blockchain/DLTs.
MVP, New Business Models, GTM.

Movius corp.

Vice President Sales/Bus Dev/Customer Success, EMEA & CALA

Nov 2012 – Dec 2017 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Munich Area, Germany

SaaS Cloud Secure Communication platform for Telcos and Financial Services.
Sales, Business Development, and Customer Success in EMEA and Latin America regions.
President´s Club & Sales awards : 2013 , 2014 and 2016

Neustar (acquired by transunion)

Senior Director, Latin America

Jan 2010 – Nov 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Spain and Brazil

Numbering, API Management, Messaging and Security Analytics services Sales & Business Development in the CALA region. Financial Services, Telecom, and Government.
Number Portability contract in Brazil. M&A.
Based in Madrid and Rio de Janeiro.

Mformation (acquired by nokia)

Regional Sales Director, Iberia & Latam

Apr 2007 – Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Madrid Area, Spain

Telco Device Management / Enterprise Mobility Sales and Business Development in Portugal, Spain, UK, Italy and Latin America.

Openwave systems

Account Director

Nov 2005 – Apr 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil

Mobile Data Services and Digital Identity Sales and Business Development.

Critical path

Solutions Director, Latin America

Apr 2002 – Nov 2005 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil

Pre-sales and Consulting services in Messaging, Security and Identity Management. Media and Entertainment, Telco and Financial Services industries.

Infospace

Engineering Manager, Latin America

Sep 2000 – Apr 2002 · 1 yr 7 mos · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Launched the 1st Wireless Service Provider in Brazil - Development / QA / Pre-Sales management.

Ca (computer associates)

Knowledge Management & Business Intelligence Solutions Manager / Practice Leader, Latin America

Jul 1997 – Sep 2000 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil

Practice Leader - Product and Consulting Services for Metadata Management, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management - Financial Services, Oil & Gas.